A contract newspaper carrier for The Lancaster News was robbed at gunpoint early Sunday, Jan. 6, and deputies are still searching for the suspects.

Deputies responded about 4:20 a.m. to The Speedee Mart, at 1416 Pageland Highway, about a report of an armed robbery, according to a Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office press release. The convenience store is beside the Lancaster County Water and Sewer District office.

A newspaper carrier for The Lancaster News was robbed at gunpoint early Sunday, Jan. 6, though deputies are still searching for the suspects.
Deputies responded at 4:22 a.m. to The Speedee Mart, at 1416 Pageland Highway, about a report of an armed robbery, according to a Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office press release.
When they arrived, deputies spoke with a 45-year-old man who had been at the store delivering newspapers. The store was not open at the time.

Christopher Sardellicsardelli@thelancasternews.com
One Lancaster County Council member broke ranks Thursday night, Jan. 3, as she opposed the nominations for two of council’s three leadership positions.
Councilwoman Charlene McGriff cast the lone dissenting vote during council’s organizational meeting, where new and re-elected members take the oath of office and council officers are chosen.
McGriff opposed the nominations of councilmen Larry McCullough for chairman and Bob Bundy for vice-chairman.

Reece Murphyrmurphy@thelancasternews.com
COLUMBIA – Newly-elected House District 44 Rep. Mandy Powers Norrell of Lancaster took state officials to task Thursday, Jan. 3, for their handling of the aftermath of a massive S.C. Department of Revenue computer breach discovered in October.

Christopher Sardellicsardelli@thelancasternews.com
A Lancaster man was pronounced dead at the scene of a pickup truck accident in the New Cut community Friday morning, Jan. 4.
Curtis Cauthen, 63, may have died from a heart attack as he was driving the truck at about 9 a.m. Near the intersection of Camp Creek and Old Farm roads, said Lancaster County Deputy Coroner Tony Broome.
Old Farm Road runs between Shiloh Unity and Camp Creek roads.

Jesef Williamsjwilliams@thelancasternews.com
Lancaster City Hall was so crowded Thursday night, Jan. 3, that more chairs had to be brought in to council chambers to accommodate the influx of guests.
There, three council members took the oath of office as they begin their four-year terms following successful campaigns in November’s general election.
The three are returning Councilwomen Sara Eddins and Tamara Green Garris, and newcomer Jackie Harris.
Lancaster County Magistrate Fred Thomas administered the oath for each councilwoman.